Two systems operate side by side in every workplace: one built on merit, the other on influence, favouritism, and internal alliances. When influence outweighs...
Recovering addicts return from rehabilitation only to face rejection and isolation. Where is the research-based, measurable framework beyond slogans? These are not political questions....
Under the RET scheme, many candidates were appointed as teachers without professional teaching qualifications such as a BEd. Recruitment was influenced more by local...
The name Iqra—the very first word of the Holy Qur'an revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)—carries profound significance. May the divine command continue to echo...
Nurses in J&K are underpaid, overworked, and systematically neglected. Empowerment is not a symbolic word. It means fairness, proper implementation of policies, better pay,...
We imagine pollution as contaminated rivers, smoke-filled skies, and plastic waste. But there exists another form—one that cannot be measured by scientific instruments. It...
When scholars with advanced degrees are forced to compete for basic jobs, it signals a failure of both policy and planning. Alternative career pathways...
The Zehanpora (2000-year-old Buddhist complex) discovery, featured in PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat, has catalysed efforts to establish an on-site museum and transform the...
Instead of banning phones completely, parents should set healthy limits on screen time. Encouraging outdoor activities, hobbies, reading, and family interaction can help children...
Over 16,000 cancer cases enrolled at SKIMS Soura in three years. Approximately 10,000 new cases in 2025. One diagnosis every half-hour. Nearly 50 per...
99.7% institutional deliveries. 100% immunisation coverage. Single-digit neonatal mortality. J&K is not just improving—it is outperforming the national average.
Niharika Khurana
In a country where maternal...
In the realm of learning, mosques can foster intellectual engagement through discussions, study circles, and educational initiatives. For younger generations, this could provide a...
Respect allows engagement and questioning. Sanctification elevates individuals to a level where critique becomes difficult. Once a scholar's name is accompanied by exalted honorifics,...
Aga Mehnaz & Yasir Ganderbali
This article is written in two voices, two perspectives, and two deeply personal explorations of the same truth. Aga Mehnaz writes of...
Hypertension. Fatigue. Anxiety. Emotional exhaustion. Self-doubt. We, as a society, must acknowledge that no single examination can fully assess the competence of a young...
Online meetings, damage assessments, auction lists, student rallies, photo documentation, and endless circulars. They did not allow great minds to enter the room. They...
Administrative work should be handled by dedicated staff or trained youth. Protecting classroom time should be a priority, not an afterthought.
Rayees Yaseen
In every society,...
The legislation marks a decisive policy shift from an exclusively state-driven model to a mixed higher education system. But the central weakness lies in...